London (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was left feeling "disappointed and frustrated" after a Newcastle side under the guidance of former Reds boss Rafael Benitez held his side to a 1-1 draw at St James' Park on Sunday. Victory would have seen Liverpool leapfrog champions Chelsea into fourth place. But instead Klopp's men go […]

Milan (AFP) – Marek Hamsik moved closer to Diego Maradona's scoring record as Napoli stayed top of Serie A with a 3-0 win over Cagliari on Sunday as Inter Milan pulled ahead of Juventus with a 2-1 win at Benevento. The pressure will now be on Juventus, who travel to Atalanta later on Sunday, with […]

Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has been ruled out of Italy's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in Turin next week, the Italian football federation announced Sunday. Coach Giampiero Ventura has called up Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella in his place for the clash on October 6 and a friendly against Albania three […]

Chicago (AFP) – Borussia Moenchengladbach defender Fabian Johnson was a notable omission as United States coach Bruce Arena named a 26-man squad on Sunday for his team's crucial 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Johnson has made only a handful of appearances for his Bundesliga club this season, but started in his team's 2-1 win over Hanover96 […]

Barcelona (AFP) – Gerard Pique broke down in tears describing Barcelona's 3-0 win over Las Palmas in an empty stadium as the "worst professional experience" of his life on a chaotic Sunday in Catalonia. At least 92 people were injured as Spanish riot police fired rubber bullets and forced their way into activist-held polling stations […]

Paris (AFP) – Marcelo was controversially sent off as Lyon's winless streak extended to five matches after letting a two-goal lead slip in a 3-3 draw at Angers on Sunday. With Bruno Genesio's visitors leading 3-1 in the 50th minute, defender Marcelo was booked for a foul on the edge of the box. The Brazilian […]

Newcastle (United Kingdom) (AFP) – A remarkable goal from Philippe Coutinho secured a 1-1 draw for Liverpool at Newcastle United on Sunday, but it was another hugely frustrating match for their manager, Jurgen Klopp. On a day when victory would have lifted them above reigning champions Chelsea and into the top four in the Premier […]

Paris (AFP) – Marcelo was controversially sent off as Lyon's winless streak extended to five matches after letting a two-goal lead slip in a 3-3 draw at Angers on Sunday. With Bruno Genesio's visitors leading 3-1 in the 50th minute, defender Marcelo was booked for a foul on the edge of the box. The Brazilian […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich again surrendered a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Hertha Berlin on Sunday in their first match since Carlo Ancelotti's shock sacking, slipping to five points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund. With Willy Sagnol in temporary charge after Ancelotti's dismissal on Thursday, Bayern went 2-0 up at Berlin's Olympic Stadium […]

Berlin (AFP) – Franck Ribery suffered a suspected knee ligament injury in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw at Hertha Berlin, according to the German giants' caretaker coach Willy Sagnol on Sunday. "It's the knee, it will be necessary to have some additional tests to know more, but we suspect a rupture of the cruciate ligament," said […]

Barcelona (AFP) – Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 in a match played behind closed doors after the Spanish league refused Barca's plea to postpone the game on the day of the highly-charged Catalonia referendum. At least 91 people were injured as Spanish riot police fired rubber bullets and forced their […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Everton manager Ronald Koeman was set for an uncomfortable international break after Jeff Hendrick's goal gave visitors Burnley a 1-0 win in the Premier League at Goodison Park on Sunday. Defeat left the big-spending Toffees, who have won just twice in seven league matches so far this season, a mere two points […]

Barcelona (AFP) – Playing Sunday's La Liga match against Las Palmas behind closed doors was a protest against violent clashes between police and activists in Catalonia rather than a security issue, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said. At least 91 people have been injured as Spanish riot police fired rubber bullets and forced their way […]

London (AFP) – Arsene Wenger said "humility" was the biggest lesson he had learnt as Arsenal marked the 21st anniversary of his appointment with a comfortable 2-0 win at home to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday. Nacho Monreal's 16th-minute goal gave Arsenal the lead at the Emirates before Alex Iwobi's second-half strike secured […]

Paris (AFP) – Didier Deschamps has called up Marseille central defender Adil Rami, who was a succesful last minute draft for Euro 2016, after Arsenal star Laurent Koscielny pulled out of two upcoming World Cup qualifiers. In their final two qualifiers for Russia 2018, France play in Bulgaria on October 7 and then host Belarus […]